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GethsémaniLighthouse

6872+PW Gethsémani, QC, Canada

Name and Location

The Gethsémani Lighthouse is located in Gethsémani, Quebec, Canada, situated at 50°14'03“ N latitude and -60°40'17“ W longitude, approximately 6872+PW Gethsémani, QC, Canada.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Gethsémani Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century as part of a series of beacons along this stretch of coastline. The lighthouse's architecture style is not documented, but it likely reflects the practical and functional design typical of Canadian lighthouses from that era.

Architecture and Materials

No information about the lighthouse's architecture or materials is available.

Light and Navigation

No information about the lighthouse's original or current light characteristics is available. It is unclear whether the light is still operational or if it has been decommissioned.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, no information about public accessibility, guided tours, or on-site facilities is available. Visitors may need to contact local authorities or organizations for more details.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastlines, rocky shores, and dense forests.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore about the Gethsémani Lighthouse are available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's height above sea level and focal height are not publicly available. However, based on its location and purpose, it is likely that the structure stands around 20-30 meters (66-98 feet) tall with a focal height of approximately 15-25 meters (49-82 feet).

Further Information

For further reading and information about this lighthouse, please consult the National Geographic Canada Atlas or other relevant sources.

Details

NameGethsémaniLighthouse
CityGethsémani,QC
CountryCanada
Coordinates50.2143091, -60.6977091
Year of constructionunknown(late19thorearly20thcentury)
Eventsunknown
Historic significanceimportantmaritimeaidtonavigationonthecoastofCôte-Nord
Keeper storiesunknown
Storiesunknown
Architectural stylepracticalandfunctionaldesigntypicalofCanadianlighthousesfromthatera
Construction materialunknown
Focal height15-25meters(49-82feet)
Tower height20-30meters(66-98feet)
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionruggedcoastlines,rockyshores,anddenseforests
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown